Provides a comprehensive source of reference on the application of the FOIP legislation by public bodies in Alberta. Interprets the Act and Regulation with reference to rulings by the Information and Privacy Commissioner. Also sets out roles and responsibilities and offers guidance on approaches and procedures that are intended to assist in the effective administration of the Act. Also available for purchase from the Alberta Queen's Printer.

Describes how public bodies can identify personal information banks as required by the FOIP Act. Also available is a Microsoft Access 2003 database that public bodies can use to produce their directories of personal information banks. To download the database, right click here (MS Access) and save the file to your computer or network drive. To download the database instructions right click here (PDF).

Provides guidance to counsellors employed by school boards on the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, as well as the exercise of rights by parents and guardians. While the focus is on schools, the guide is also applicable to counselling services in other settings.

Provides guidance for human resources staff in local public bodies on identifying information that can be routinely released upon request. Also outlines considerations when disclosing information under section 40 of the FOIP Act, and when responding to a request made under the FOIP Act.